2020 Chanzy Bouzeron Les Trois Aligote

Chanzy is a 80 hectare Estate, divided between Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits with their base in Bouzeron. all of Chanzy’s wines are made with at least 90% Estate-grown fruit, practically unheard of for a Burgundian producer of this size. Chanzy owns 5 Clos including 2 Monopoles, 11 Grands Crus and 16 Premiers Crus. They are one of the few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3; the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France. Their farming regime demands a holistic outlook that goes beyond organics: ensuring biodiversity, reusable energy and reduced water usage.

Bouzeron Les Trois is a blend of Aligote from three vineyards: "Les Clous", "La Tournelle" and "Les Cordères". After slow and gentle vinification and pressing, this wine is fermented at controlled temperature between 18° C and 20° C to respect the delicate aromas of Aligoté. After maturing in stainless steel vat and 10 months in oak tuns, this wine is bottled during summer to preserve the freshness and liveliness that are typical of the grape variety.

The Bouzeron Les Trois has a racy minerality from the white, with a balance of fresh fruit and floral aromas. This wine is supple and consistent with texture and chiseled, alert liveliness. It drinks beautifully in its youth but also develops wonderful complexity as it ages.